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A delicious healthy recipe that is packed full of flavour. This had a mild-medium taste, I didn’t want it too strong as my toddlers eat this too, but you can make this as strong or as mild as you like 🙂

This dish is so versatile, from how you cook it to how you serve it. I cooked this on the hob in a large pan, but this can be cooked in a slow-cooker, in a casserole dish in the oven or even in a tagine. So long as you saute the onions, garlic and spices first, this can be cooked however you find easiest.

I like to serve this with Cous Cous, but you can serve with Quinoa, Bulgar Wheat, Rice, Pasta, Spaghetti, Potato wedges. It can be served in a Jacket Potato or alternatively it can be eaten on its own. Enjoy! 🙂

When you’ve only got a couple of things left in your fridge before you do your shopping, there aren’t that many things that you can make. This is were a good soup comes into it’s own. A simple soup that you can leave to cook while you’re busy doing other things. A few ingredients and you’re ready to go! Serve with some homemade crusty bread and this soup is a real winner 🙂

A good salad dressing can transform even the most dull salad into something special. That is why I am experimenting with a lot of different dressings and sauces at the minute. Once I have my dressings perfected I will be posting their recipes. Here is the first one, a mix of sweet and tangy and a little bit creamy 🙂

Everyone has their own personal tastes when it comes to dressings. Whether you like creamy, thick, tangy, smooth, it’s a very personal choice. Play around with the ingredients and see what you prefer. You could add more oil for a milder taste and a thinner sauce, or you could add various herbs to make different tastes, it’s all about experimenting. Have fun and enjoy 🙂

While I do try to eat healthy as much as I can, there are days where all I want is some good comfort food. Once upon a time I would have headed straight for a bowl of chips, but I now try to find new foods to avoid these. For me, Sweet Potato wedges are a perfect option. Delicious on their own or as an accompaniment to a main meal, they are packed full of nutrients and fibre, plus I don’t feel guilty if my toddlers eat a few of these 🙂

Bechamel or white sauce, whether you are vegan or not is such a versatile ingredient to a whole host of recipes, that it is a great little recipe to learn. It’s so simple to make too, you’ll wonder why you ever bought a jar version!

You can really experiment with the type of flour and milk you use, there are a lot of different combinations that create different tastes. This recipe is what I would call “standard” white sauce, perfect for creating lasagna and pasta dishes, and also a delicious base for a faux-cheese sauce 🙂 The key to a successful sauce is to cook slowly, don’t be tempted to turn the heat up too high!